Chinese Standing Figure Depicting Revolutionary Worker

Blue jacket flung open, one fist raised, and painted cheeks glowing on a red block.

This standing figure depicting revolutionary worker is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is painted porcelain. Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whether porcelain figures, buttons or posters, is described as reflecting pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and the lives swept up in that period, beyond the figure it portrays. A painted standing figure in a blue open jacket over a white shirt, dark trousers and a blue cap. One fist is raised and the other hand rests on the hip. A small red badge marks the shirt, and the base is deep red. It is 4 inches wide, 3 deep and 11.5 high.

Colorful, cheerful, and ready to start a rally.